World War II

Who were the main Axis powers during WWII?

• Germany

• USSR

• Italy

• Japan

Who were the main Allied powers during WWII?

• England

• Italy

• USSR

• US

What is giving in to hostile powers in order to keep the peace called?

• Isolationism

• Totalitarianism

• Fascism

• Appeasement

What was the turning point for the Russians during the German invasion?

• Pearl Harbor

• Leningrad

• Stalingrad

• Battle of the Bulge

Which is a warning the US got that the attack was coming on Pearl Harbor?

• US sank a Japanese sub

• Japan sent an ultimatum

• American spies sent warning

• Picked up Japanese planes on radar

What was teh allied code breaking operation called in Europe?

• Ultra

• Enigma

• Purple

• Magic

What was the Japanese strategy at the beginning of the War in the Pacific?

• Take out the British fleet

• Gain oil supply

• Take out the American fleet

• Form a defensive ring

What advantage did the US have over Japan in the beginning of the War in the Pacific?

• Magic

• Better planes

• Newer ships

• Better tanks

How did the US know the Japanese would attack Midway?

• Japan sent a warning

• Confirmation from Magic

• US captured Japanese spies.

• US had no idea they would attack

What department extended the draft during WWII?

• Secret Service Selection

• US draft department

• Selective Service system

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